Is it Cultural Appropriation to Wear Hijab as a Non-Muslim? | SalaamItsSarah

[@ayab0607]

I'm a very spiritual person however I'm non Muslim. Even as a kid I've always found hijab, modesty, and head covering to be very protecting and soothing in public. This video was very helpful thank you!

[@flowerbunlove6182]

Do you wear hijab? I’m non religious and spiritual and I’m afraid people will mistake me for Muslim or tell me I’m being disrespectful.

[@venus8115]

@@flowerbunlove6182i’ve felt this way before. i’m spiritual as well and not connected to any religion. this was hard for me to get through my head and understand but it’s not culture appropriation and do it for your reasonings ❤️ if it’s to be modest, you want to pick certain cultural traditions to follow it and resonates with you, do it. i have recently bought hijabs and will be buying more modest clothing to start my journey.

[@aSquirrelAteMyGnome]

I don't view it as cultural appropriation. Just about every European culture(I'm not familiar with traditional coverings of other cultures)has headcoverings and veils that look like hijabs. Paintings of the Virgin Mary even show her wearing what would be considered a hijab today. Clothing that is considered Islamic today predates Islam. Orthodox Christians (especially Russian, but not all) wear a long veil that drapes their hair and upper half of their body when they're at mass. I remember about 10 years ago seeing the non Muslim hijab movement all over youtube. Now it's a different story if someone is portraying themselves as Muslim by wearing,say,an entire outfit that would be associated with Islam.

[@becauseofangelsandalopecia3534]

The Virgin Mary wasn't European though and the European paintings you see of her are from painters who took artistic freedom and politics a bit too far. As a Jew/semite/Middle Eastern she wore tichels.

[@wandah9468]

@@becauseofangelsandalopecia3534 Yep, a simple veiled tichel gets it done! And you can wrap it up and off your neck on a hot day! I prefer the soft neutral colors from the hijab suppliers, rather than metallic thread and loud colors I see on Orthodox tichel wearers.

[@chaoticmacadamia632]

I'm a pagan witch and I veil often, if I feel I need to that day or I feel a particular connection to a deity. I prefer hijab style to other forms of full head veiling, but when I wear a hijab I'm always aware that whilst I may be white and wearing a pentacle, a first assumption is that I'm Muslim. I'm always aware that I'm representing a religion that isn't mine, so I always remain respectful and aware of how I'm acting, as well as dressing more on the modest side. Thank you for this video, I've felt quite concerned that I am insulting the Muslim community when I wear a hijab but this video has made me feel much more confident. Thank you :)

[@dafttassia1960]

I think anyone who wants to wear a hijab should be able to. I dont think it's an issue at all and Allah might appreciate it.

[@LogicStandsBeforeGod]

If a none-muslim wear hijab with a twist, it might gives Islam and Muslims a unwanted connotation, I think that is the overall message of the video.

[@starruchan3798]

I'm pagan and my God has called me to veil. I prefer the Hijab style (idk if I can call it a style, let me know if that is wrong). I've been doing my due research on hijabs. I knew I would be mistaken for Muslim, but I didn't consider how my actions in a hijab would affect the Muslim community. Im glad i watched this video before buying any hijabs. Thank you for making the video, blessed be!

[@michelleheidler983]

So nice to know another pagan that veils. Merry meet!

[@blueismylove3128]

@@michelleheidler983 Another pagan veiler!

[@victorialak9135]

If being modest, covering my body completely, and acting respectful and not being rude, as well as understanding the meaning behind it, can I wear the hijab. I am very respectful and I wore it once at home, it made me feel safer. I am just so interested in all of this.

[@TheFutileSearch]

Absolutely. I also want to add that there are many other traditions associated with headcovering other than Islam, and if you want to wear it, you should do so for whatever your own reasons are. Of course keeping that in mind, peoples' actions can affect the Muslim community if we're pretty much the only ones that modern society associates head covering with. Thank you for being so considerate. Please feel happy to wear hijab wherever you feel comfortable!

[@victorialak9135]

@@TheFutileSearch Thank you so much, I truly appreciate it.

[@rianagrace8919]

Aww I've always wanted to wear one.. ♡♡ but so much rules.. But I think the whole culture is cute and the hijabs♡♡

[@melissas.2335]

I had a dream where an angel told me to cover my hair, and I asked him "just to get married?" and he said "no, women always must cover their hair". This was a personal revelation (I'm a Mormon), a call from God to cover my hair, I would call it a scarf and not a hijab, but in the end it comes to the same concept imo. I wouldn't use it like a 'hijab' per se, I would wear it more like just covering my hair and not my neck, if that makes sense. Xx

[@ahmadmasoud1866]

Oh you back sister after 3 years!! Welcome to you sister

[@meganewing5936]

Thank you for this video! I'm a covering Christian, and while I practice modesty, for me covering is about reflecting God's creation order and authority over my life. I cover in a tichel style and I'm considering a hijab style. This video gave me a lot to think about, especially what you have said about reflection on other Muslims. While I'm sure others may already assume I am Muslim (because many Americans do not know the difference between the hijab and tichel, I know I didn't before I started covering full time), I still want to be careful that my dress, words, and actions reflect on Jesus and identify me as a follower of Jesus. Though actions and loving my neighbors are the most important part of following Jesus and reflecting Him, in our visually driven world it is also important to consider dress as well. This lovely video has given me a lot to consider about wearing the hijab, or at least, where to wear it and where not to wear it. Thank you, God Bless!!!

[@megans3922]

What denomination are you?

[@dieforMOMO]

I am a non-muslim practicing to wear the hijab to be more modest. I follow the teachings of Buddhism, I don't drink nor smoke, I am vegetarian, and I don't follow Idolisim. Thank you for this video!💗

[@ShatteredRippleBooks]

I don't think it's cultural appropriation because Christianity pre dates islam and as such so does the wearing of head scarves. I wear mine as a triangle tied under my hair or draped over my head and shoulder. I've seen since muslim women wear it these ways. But this is not a predominantly muslim thing.

[@melesebelay3070]

Befor Hijab wear by Musilm, Chrisian and Jews womens wear it.

[@becauseofangelsandalopecia3534]

Of course it is not. Headcoverings are Biblical and before the Jewish women wore it, Egyptians and Middle Easterners used them. Eastern Orthodox women have always worn them and Roman Catholic women just stopped with the advent of the feminist movement. No one has a claim on an upward sign to their inner relationship with the One True God.

[@newasta9990]

You as non muslim cant judge that please shut the up

[@becauseofangelsandalopecia3534]

@@newasta9990 I have Egyptian, Lebanese and Moroccan ancestry, of course I CAN judge headcoverings and who gets or not to use them. Islam is younger than Judaism and Christianity so they borrowed from us anyway. If someone should be offended, it is us.

[@newasta9990]

@@becauseofangelsandalopecia3534 i live in Counrty Where the majority ist christ and i never seen them to wear a hijab !! Its not a a christ cultural thing or a religious thing for christ!! You and look arabic so shut up

[@becauseofangelsandalopecia3534]

@@newasta9990 You haven't seen them because you don't go to church. Christians who veil do so at Liturgy and Mass. BTW You don't understand social media, you can't shut me up 🤣 Go do that to your wife or mom, but can't do it here and much less to me. You have absolutely no power over me. 🤣🤣🤣

[@natsuki2133]

@@becauseofangelsandalopecia3534 This is you - 🤡 Stop saying Islam borrowed the hijab from Christianity and Judaism. Wearing the hijab is a command for Muslims from Allah. People like you are the reason such a beautiful religion (Christianity) is being put to shame. Stop making everything about yourself, please, because this video isn’t asking for your opinion!

[@HarryPotter-uw4bs]

I am a guy and I often wear sarongs when I am at home to lounge around or as sleepwear. Recently, I came across some maxi sized hijabs which are also suitable to wear as a sarong. They are soft and comfortable and come in many neutral guy-friendly colors too :) Hope this is not inappropriate!

[@TheFutileSearch]

LOL! Not disrespectful at all. 😊 A piece of cloth is a piece of cloth until its worn specifically as a hijab. Enjoy!

[@BattistaCafe]

Thank you so much for making this video!💗 I've been thinking about wearing a Hijab for a while. I've always been the stubborn friend who refuses to drink, smoke, or dress with anything that's too revealing. When I was a kid, lots of my classmates were Muslim and I always thought the Hijab was beautiful. It wasn't until recently that I learned it wasn't directly connected to religion. I'm an atheist, but I love learning about all kinds of religion, culture and language. Wearing a Hijab just feels right and I'm excited to try it. I moved to a new area years ago that unfortunately is racist and very against different religions. So, maybe I can help my friends and family here learn and be more open😊 I do have a question though! Say I'm wearing a Hijab, and as a non-Muslim, would it be inappropriate to hug my family members or boyfriend of 5 years? My family is very huggy, and I'm very friendly. However, I only usually touch people when I'm with my closest friends/family or in one of homes. I am a bit worried that my partner wouldn't like it if I restrict hugging or cuddling in public. We're too shy to kiss in public though so that wouldn't be an issue. What do you think? Sorry I wrote so much! But thank you for taking the time to read this!

[@soul741xD]

Am I just the only one here who is just worried about sun protection, and polution on my hair?

[@EmiLovesShakespeare]

Salaam Sarah! I hardly ever comment on youtube but your channel got suggested to me today and I thought I'd rewatch some of your videos since they were so important for me at the beginning of my journey to Islam years ago. :) Your videos had a hand in guiding to me to Islam and I'm very grateful for that! I don't know if you'll see this message but I just wanted to let you know, you're still on our minds! I'd love to hear how you're doing and miss your presence on KZbin. I hope you and your family have a beautiful year inshAllah. We miss you!

[@TheFutileSearch]

Salaams Emily! Thank you so much for your lovely message, Im so glad my videos were useful to you. I dont post many videos simply due to having an overwhelmingly busy life outside of youtube! (I still get notifications for comments though and respond on the reg 😊) Hopefully in a few years I wont be as busy! If youd like to reach out to me please feel free to reach out through my instagram, same name, SalaamitsSarah 😊❤ again thanks so much for your message- hope you are doing well!

[@anonymixx8106]

Thank you so much. Do you have any recommendations on videos or resources for non-muslim males wearing head coverings? My gender fluctuates. I'm so glad I found you and this video. This week I was called to start protecting and expressing my modesty on a spiritual level. I've been researching a lot about how to be respectful. The closer I get to starting this path, the closer to divinity I feel.

[@TheFutileSearch]

Im honestly not sure. I think that male head coverings in the Muslim community tend to be more cultural so you might run into hot water there. Id recommend asking a forum for Muslims in general where men can respond, because I dont want to speak for men on what is and isnt okay.

[@Gwenwilliams0409]

so im going to ask my parents if i can wear a hijab but im not muslim and i was wondering- i have track meets and we have to wear shorts and i was wondering- is it bad representation on muslims if i wore a hijab but also shorts? ive done lots of research on the muslim religion but i cant find any answers on this

[@flowerbunlove6182]

They have Modest swimwear. I’m not Muslim or religious and I just got into head coverings and I also dress modest. So maybe try modest gym wear.

[@FreakAboutSims3]

My good friend is a transgender women who suffers from alopecia. Can she wear a hijab?

[@clay8578]

yes

[@WESTON5628]

Corinthians 11:1-15, Ezekiel 16:7, Isaiah 47:1-3. Numbers 5:11-31 (Numbers verse is talking about a woman that has been suspected of adultery, The lord commanded her head to be uncovered to shame her while during a ritual to see if she is innocent.

[@MultiParallelGirl]

I love this view about thinking about how your actions fall on muslims. I'm not muslim or religious but I'm very spiritual in my own ways. I've never worn a hijab but I've thought about it many many times throughout my life...I simply just think they look beautiful as well as other headscarves in general. For me there's something magickal about it. I have witches in my ancestry and I don't know why but headscarves feel very connected with magick and femininity for me. I never really thought covering my hair would connect me to my femininity so much until I did! I've been a little nervous to wear headscarves of any kind because of the conservative places I've lived in the US. But I'm giving headscarves a go lately (not hijabs) but I still think sometimes of trying a hijab

[@elizabethavakin2433]

Im still young and my mom will probably never allow me too wear a head covering

[@megans3922]

Would it be ok to wear one as a Christian from the place of modesty and wanting to cover up as much as possible?

[@TheFutileSearch]

Yep 👍

[@l.anii__]

girl yes lol. im a "veiling" christian. we have been doing it for hundreds of years, its just not a lot of people do it now a days. but its starting to come back.

[@mayadennis9262]

Head coverings are mentioned in the Bible. ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭11:5-6 I myself am a Christian that wears a hijab and when you do more research you’ll find that it actually started with Jewish women and it predates Islam. Only in the last century did Christian women stop covering their heads which is confusing to me but to answer your question yes it is more than okay to wear a hijab as a Christian.

[@reetahdd6504]

@@mayadennis9262 I think it's mostly in the west where ppl stopped covering their hair but in Asia and Africa and some part of Europe its quite common..but then again head coverings aren't obligatory.

[@mayadennis9262]

@@reetahdd6504 yeah in other countries it’s very common even for women that aren’t religious. But as far as it being obligatory, I think the Bible speaks for itself. When pray or prophecy a woman’s head is to be covered but just like everything else in the Bible it’s between you and God and you don’t have to follow anything the Bible says because of free will. Covering your head shows your obedience and fear of the lord which is a beautiful thing any woman can have and should be encouraged as the Bible teaches.

[@gracefisher9876]

I know my comment is a bit late but I have a question. Can I still wear one if I am nonbinary I was assigned female at birth but go by them them pronouns I want to wear one for modesty but don’t want to disrespect anyone or their religion ❤️

[@TheFutileSearch]

Hello! I would say yes its okay to wear. I would only say avoid it if you ever choose to present as male. Keep in mind though that people will likely think youre Muslim if you wear hijab in public, which can definitely come with discrimination. Thanks for asking!

[@gracefisher9876]

SalaamItsSarah thanks so much for answering all these questions it’s super helpful!

[@daydreaminmixer]

I’m a Muslim and I don’t view it as cultural appropriation

[@mileystorer]

yes, i view it as cultural appreciation

[@shrek4972]

No bc it’s not a part of a culture, it a part of our religion.

[@mattj1450]

keep uploading 👏🏼

[@montana9131]

In my culture... the hijab and Hausa tribe culture are closely related, for maybe 100 of years... the majority of the tribe is Islamic, but even Christian hausa people in my country wear hijabs... I was confused as to if it was offensive for me to wear in another country that isn’t mine... cause I’m non-Muslim but hausa

[@TheFutileSearch]

It is not offensive. You are practicing your culture and there's nothing wrong with that, wherever in the world you are. 😊

[@renchii1002]

Hi dear, i appreciate this video and im a non Muslim person but have so much respect with all Muslims brothers and sisters because i view it as a very beautiful religion.. Im here because basically iam a content creator (mostly fashion) and i wanted to be very cautious on the content i create.. I have this beautiful golden snake skin chiffon where i wanted to surround my whole look with, which i innitially planned to wrap around my head and neck and build a look around it.. And that's why im here to make sure im not doing anything clueless so im glad im here to watch this video ❤️

[@MarenaPetersdorfHerrera]

I come from a very Diverse ancestry and majority of my grandmothers all sides of the multicoin they all practiced wearing headscarf as a sign of modesty and functionality, majority of them wore as religious icon but when they were integrated my family had stopped wearing them, They were all from immigrated backgrounds and were told that they had to immerse being Americanized and essentially a taboo to even have a culture, some of us are trying to get back into the modesty, wearing our heritage again and we are so diverse mixed often i get culturally appropriated because i presentably look to light or to such and such, so i sympathize what i see in your comment, i myself am a Multiracial/Cultural woman and second generation american/fourth generation american, my ancestors who were diverse wore all religious/cultural scarves , Mantilla/Tichel/Wimple/Hijab/Wrap/Bonnet/Hárþekja, So i have a lot of conglomerated culture im my lineage so when i get appropriated by other people who are outsiders Gojet'ge it's hard, a lot of people could probably relate right..

[@akq33]

Long time subscriber, I didn't watch any of your videos for years, and here I am watching one of your videos with a new look to myself and the world. really glad you're doing alright. Wanted to comment because I wanna say that Islam has really won a wonderful person, you see us Arabs don't think a lot about such things and if we do we don't bother, seeing this video really made my day. Wish you all the best for you and your family.

[@alexallen6001]

For a while I've been wanting to wear a hijab but I was always like, SUPER worried about offending Muslim people. (I'm agnostic, but I like to wear fashions from different cultures but I like wo be respectful) Thanks so much for the video!!

[@bakloulaya789]

As Muslim I will be so happy if you wear hijab because we share the experience of modesty so don't worry no one will feel offended

[@chloelnd]

Would wearing a non-modest outfit with a hijab be a problem?

[@Sr68720]

Nice too see you back.

[@evat267]

I want to wear hijab it seems really comfortable, I really respect Muslims and I think they are all so interesting and different. Very cool

[@Kellygirl-gw9nt]

Me to

[@sandrarthornton]

Understood. I recently started wearing a hijab and I am not Muslim. Thank you for the video

[@mileystorer7214]

i know my comment is late but i want to convert to muslim and start wearing a hijab but can i wear a hijab before i convert to muslim i don’t want to offend anyone

[@TheFutileSearch]

Yes it perfectly fine to do that 👍

[@LogicStandsBeforeGod]

If a none-muslim wear hijab with a twist, it might gives Islam and Muslims a unwanted connotation, I think that is the overall message of the video.

[@thepriscila7278]

So we shouldnt wear a headscarf im sorry wearing headscarf is a Christian thing too

[@evynj9294]

@@thepriscila7278 Headscarves have been seen for hundreds even thousands of years all over the world. Anyone can wear one

[@Summmy435]

Can i wear on a hijab even if im bisexual and if i can do i have to wear it on everyday like lets say i go to a club so i take it off or i spend a day without it or the way i want to dress i take it off.im mainly worried about it being wrong when im bisexual.and i dont want to be doing anything wrong

[@Summmy435]

The other question i found a better way of putting it if i start do i have to wear it everyday

[@TheFutileSearch]

Your sexuality and wearing hijab are not connected. No matter what your sexuality is, you can wear hijab. Most people who wear hijab wear it full time, but I think anyone would say that wearing it sometimes is better than never wearing it at all. Im guessing by your profile name you may be Muslim? Always do your best to do the things that make you feel closer to Allah, each of those steps are important, even if theyre small at first. Thanks for your question.

[@Summmy435]

@@TheFutileSearch i dont believe in a religion and ive come out to my parents they dont accept any of it but yh so im hoping they start to understand i dont have a choice in who i like and that its my choice in what religion i believe in but thank you ❤❤

[@nnijahk8582]

So your just doing it for the style like wearing a hat one day and not wearing it the next🤷🏽‍♀️ you are just wearing a scarf that’s it not hijab nothing wrong with that but it’s not hijab

[@Summmy435]

@@nnijahk8582 yh i get what your saying thank youuuu😊

[@iamsomeone8266]

i am christian. I have debated whether to wear it but im honestly scared too. The hate women get for wearing a hijab is actually sad. Yeah, i didn't rlly want to deal with that, so probs to you But, i also get what u mean about jewlery, kind of like fatima's hand. i learnt it because of research.

[@ikhouvanchips9127]

You can wear it as long you dont fucking mock it or disrespect it or dont know uts value Thankyou for coming to my ted talk

[@fisebilillah4406]

Islam is not a culture, but religion. And not an ethnic but universal religion. Islamic laws are universal and intended for every human being, including hijab. Regarding that, observing hijab brings you closer to God and I doubt any Muslim would object to a hijab of any woman if he has any belief and piety in his heart. Except of course for the poor souls taken over by an inferiority complex, who hate themselves for being Muslim (by name).

[@jasmines.6325]

Hijab isnt required in Islam, ive met very few humanist religious people . ...

[@rudyagusno896]

why not? check the BIBLE - 1 Korintus 11:5 : " But any woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered disgraces her head. for it is one and the same thing as having shaved head " to be a faith Christian she must wear cover head. in ISLAM we called : HIJAB ...SUBHANALLAHU

[@faithesprit81]

When you see patterns like Gucci and others associated you'll see that the root/origin is in Africa

[@jibrilguyo4151]

Is it bad for a non muslim to wear maetif(coat)

[@TheFutileSearch]

Im assuming you mean something like an overcoat some Muslimahs wear or abaya or jilbab? I believe most Muslim women would say that is fine for non muslims to wear. Most designs of these items are pretty culturally neutral imo

[@jibrilguyo4151]

@@TheFutileSearch no I mean a coat(maetif/kanzu) for men not women

[@TheFutileSearch]

@@jibrilguyo4151 oooh a thobe. I dont want to speak for Muslim men on this issue, so I cant say with certainty; it probably depends on the situation. It tends to be a cultural outifit though for Muslims and non Muslims depending on what country they live in, so no it is not exclusive to Muslims.

[@feisal6592]

Sasaa hapo ndio Iko ansr tafuteni

[@mahdifarag1940]

Nice.video sister Allah bless you

[@anwarzaka474]

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[@silvieplayz3443]

Some of ur hair is showing

[@profasor]

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[@cgmohammed]

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[@ibrahimkhan-zy2mo]

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